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Carolina Paz

Carolina Paz, DVM MRCVS

Hi! I am Carolina Paz, a Veterinary Surgeon, as well as a mum, a wife, and an artist. I love my job and looking after others, especially geriatric patients "the oldies"....

Jennifer Macindoe, BVMS MRCVS

Jennifer Macindoe, BVMS MRCVS

Hello, I'm Jennifer! I qualified as a Veterinarian from Glasgow University in 2011 and went straight into mixed practice (cows/sheep, the lot!) for about 6 months before deciding my main interests were with cats and dogs, I've been very lucky to work in some beautiful areas of the UK including Edinburgh, Troon and the Lake District....

Pet Advice & News

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How to care for an elderly dog

20/05/26

Has your old dog started slowing down, sleeping more, or seeming a bit stiff after walks? You should know this: dogs over seven can be considered senior, while those over 12 are classified as geriatric. The average life expectancy of a dog is 12 years, so understanding their changing needs becomes significant for their quality of life.

A Child And Dog Together

Are pets the new children?

13/05/26

Pets are not literally children, but for millions of UK households, they now occupy a remarkably similar emotional and practical space. Around three in ten couples in the mid-2020s are choosing pets instead of, or before, having human children, and surveys show over 61% of people under 40 agree that pets have become the new kids.

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Allergies in dogs

21/04/26

Allergies in dogs or allergic dermatitis is when a pet’s immune system is triggered by an allergen. To most dogs these allergens are harmless but a pet with allergies will have an extreme reaction to them.

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